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Tooth Removal
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Why Tooth Removal
Oral Surgery
Routine extractions may be needed for resolving various dental problems that require one or more teeth to be extracted as a part of the treatment. Teeth may need to be extracted when it becomes difficult to restore or maintain them in the mouth. Your dentist may suggest extracting the tooth to improve the overall health of your oral cavity.
Various issues that may need routine teeth extractions include:
Severe tooth decay that affects the underlying nerve
Periodontal disease causing loss of bone and tissue supporting the tooth
Tooth trauma causing irreparable damage
Improperly positioned or overcrowding of teeth in the mouth
During the procedure, your dentist will numb the tooth and surrounding area, loosen it and extract it from the mouth with dental tools. Sometimes, the surrounding bone may have to be removed for making the process of tooth extraction easier. You may experience some minimal bleeding which will be controlled before you leave the dentist’s office.
Following the procedure, you may experience soreness, pain and inflammation. Your dentist will prescribe medications to relieve your discomfort. You should avoid disturbing the blood clot within the socket. If it is disturbed, it may cause a painful condition called a ‘dry socket’. The site of the tooth extraction heals over time within a few weeks.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Minor Dental Surgery
A wisdom tooth is extracted to correct an actual problem or to prevent problems that may come up in the future. When wisdom teeth come in, a number of problems can occur:
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Your jaw may not be large enough to accommodate them, and they may become impacted and unable to break through your gums.
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Your wisdom teeth may break partway through your gums, causing a flap of gum tissue to grow over them. Food and germs can become trapped under the flap and cause your gums to become red, swollen, and painful. These are signs of infection.
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More serious problems can develop from impacted teeth, such as infection, damage to other teeth and bone, or the development of a cyst.
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One or more of your wisdom teeth may come in at an awkward angle, with the top of the tooth facing forward, backward, or to either side.
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Wisdom tooth removal usually is effective in preventing:
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Crowding of the back teeth.
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A wisdom tooth becoming stuck in the jaw (impacted) and never breaking through the gums.
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Red, swollen, and painful gums caused by a flap of skin around a wisdom tooth that has only partially come in.
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Gum disease and tooth decay in the wisdom tooth, which may be harder to clean than other teeth, or in the teeth and jaw in the area of the wisdom tooth.
What to Expect After Extraction
Immediately after your tooth is extracted, the socket will be covered with sterile gauze; gentle pressure will be applied for 10-20 minutes to control any bleeding. Small sutures (stitches) might also be used for this purpose. It’s normal to experience some mild to moderate post-operative discomfort and/or swelling. Taking non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and/or aspirin the day of surgery should control most symptoms. Antibiotics may also be prescribed to ensure infection-free healing. Using ice packs on the outside of your jaw, and eating softer foods until you feel more comfortable can also be helpful. Within a few days, all should be back to normal.